Installing FiveM
Installing FiveM is pretty straightforward. It’s usually a matter of downloading FiveM, then simply running the downloaded file. For those who’d like a bit more detail, read below.
Installing
Running into trouble? Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements and read the client issues manual.
- If you experience any issues with your antivirus upon starting FiveM, you may want to submit a support ticket.
- Make sure you have installed and updated GTA V.
- Download FiveM off the website.
- Run the FiveM.exe. If you run the installer in an empty folder, FiveM will install there. Otherwise, it will install in
%localappdata%\FiveM
. - Start FiveM from your Windows start menu.
Uninstalling
- If you installed FiveM in an empty folder, just delete that folder.
- Otherwise:
- Press
WinKey+R
on your keyboard - Type
appwiz.cpl
- Find FiveM, right-click and press Uninstall
- Press
- Alternatively:
- Press
WinKey+R
on your keyboard - Type
%localappdata%
in the dialog that opens - Press Enter
- Delete the FiveM folder
- Press
- Run FiveM.exe again if you want to reinstall FiveM.
Last modified June 17, 2025: fix: correct spelling errors and improve grammar / wording (c5c7a97)